Oktoberfest 2012: the world's largest beer festival kicks off in Munich, Germany

The world's largest beer festival opened on Saturday as the first keg was
tapped at Munich's Oktoberfest, a 16-day extravaganza of lederhosen, oompah
music and beer. More than six million revellers from around the world are
expected to attend this year's festival and drink in one of the 35 giant
beer tents stretching over 26 hectares.